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What can afb sputum test 2+ mean should his family members be worried?

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Yes : A positive AFB 2+ sputum means that there's continued detection of active TB in the lung and thus any unaffected person who continues to be exposed is at risk for transmission.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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Hi, I'm 22 yrs old, F. Just wanna ask about my sputum results. 1stday: No AFB seen, PUS cells:few, Epithelial cells:few. 2nd day same except PUS:rare?

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